Custom Wine Cellar Built by Orange County Expert Installers
What are the common storage problems faced by wine collectors? Custom Wine Cellars Orange County lists down some of the wine cellar problems, the reason for their occurrence, and expert solutions to prevent them from damaging your wine investment, including the role of the wine cellar cooling system in saving your collection from spoilage.
Common Problems That You Will Encounter After Working with a Non-Expert and How Professional Installers in Orange County Can Help
When you work with a builder who does not have extensive knowledge and experience in designing and installing refrigerated wine cellars, you cannot expect your wines to preserve their desirable characteristics for many years.
Failure to consult with an expert wine cellar installer will cause significant problems related to wine storage. At Custom Wine Cellars Orange County, we always make sure that everything is working correctly. We install high–grade materials and equipment because we care for our client’s wine collection and enjoyment.
We had clients before who reported that they were experiencing one or more of the following conditions in their wine cellar:
- Condensation formation and mold growth in the wine cellar
- A noisy wine cooling system
- Their refrigeration unit stops producing cold air or breaks down
- The temperature and humidity levels were not stable
- There were spoiled wines in their collection
These wine storage issues are caused by the incorrect installation of one of the components (vapor barrier, insulation, wine cellar cooling unit, and door). It pays to work with an expert wine cellar installer. Below are the causes of the wine storage problem
1. Not Installing a Vapor Barrier in Your Wine Cellar
Orange County Custom Home Wine Cellar with Closed cell Spray Foam Insulation
The vapor barrier also plays a crucial role in regulating the conditions in refrigerated wine cellars. It provides a break between the climate-controlled wine room and the spaces around it. When the cold air in your wine cellar comes in contact with the warm air in your home or restaurant, there will be condensation.
A vapor barrier will prevent moisture formation that can trigger mold growth in the walls and ceiling, on the cork, and on wine labels. The material will depend on the type of insulation to be used. A 6-mil polyethylene vapor barrier is ideally used with traditional batting or rigid foam insulation.
2. Inadequate or Poor Wine Room Insulation
After framing the room, one crucial step that should not be neglected is the insulation of the walls and ceiling. The correct insulation in your wine cellar is necessary will keep the cold air from escaping and the warm air from entering.
At Custom Wine Cellars Orange County, we always ensure that the insulation has a sufficient R-value. A minimum of R-19 insulation value is recommended. Inadequate insulation will cause temperature fluctuations and cause your wine cooling system to overwork. In the long run, your wine cellar refrigeration units will be needing a repair or replacement due to breaking down. Moreover, unstable conditions will affect the quality of your wines.
Keep in mind that the remedy for poor insulation will require removing the walls and ceiling, which means you will have to spend a hefty amount of money for the materials and labor.
When it comes to efficiency and cost-effectiveness, closed-cell foam spray insulation is the best option. It provides a higher insulation value compared to other types of insulation. It can expand and fill all the gaps and cracks, and it also creates a tight seal around piping and wiring that goes through one or more walls in your wine cellar.